My Meraki Painting

I came across the Greek word “Meraki” and its meaning caught my attention. For me, all I could think of was that it had to apply to a painting. This is the nearest English translation:

“Meraki” to do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself into your work

meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) of Greek origin

Meraki 10 x 14″ Oil on Canvas

And so, this is my Meraki painting! It has been sitting on my easel for quite a while now – nameless, so I am happy to have found a title to compliment it. These are the kind of scenes I like to paint because they are the places my mind often visits and lingers for a while.

I hope you like it.

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Thanks Lesley for stopping by. I agree with you wholeheartedly about how different we can perceive things to be, especially in art and even more especially in abstract art. Sometimes I am reluctant to comment on my paintings at all because it can distort the viewers interpretation and maybe it’s better to let them tell their own story! So interesting – vivre la difference!

Yes, I am reluctant as well because as you know with abstract – anything goes. I have a dear friend who insists on pointing out figurative images in my work because for her it is the only way abstract can make sense 🙂

Each to their own ! If a painting can arouse an emotion – that surely is a positive in my book and fascinating to hear what interpretations other people make – sometimes worlds apart from what my thoughts were in the creation of the piece. What an interesting world! 🙂